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Robert Shaw Oliver wrote to President Roosevelt about why he had not yet accepted Roosevelt’s offer to be nominated as Assistant Secretary of War. Oliver asked when his services were needed because he would require someone else to take over his business responsibilities. Unfortunately, Oliver was the only managing partner working at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-09
George Malby writes to William Loeb about the appointment of Mr. Sackett as Consul at Ottawa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-06
Secretary of War Root informs President Roosevelt of William Cary Sanger’s recommendation of Robert Shaw Oliver to replace Sanger as Assistant Secretary of War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-29
White House telegrapher Benjamin F. Montgomery forwards a telegram from Acting Secretary of War William Cary Sanger to President Roosevelt, regarding a request from General Nelson Appleton Miles for permission to travel to the Philippines. Roosevelt had first denied such permission, but later, on consultation with Henry Clark Corbin, granted it. Sanger subsequently became aware that Secretary of War Elihu Root had let it be known that he opposes granting permission. Miles has been notified that a final decision will be held until further notice. Sanger awaits the direction of Root and Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-25
Mr. Flint will be testifying before the Philippine Committee. Senator Albert J. Beveridge has requested the record and Assistant Secretary of State William Cary Sanger wants to know if it should be provided.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-17
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and General Henry Clark Corbin both believe that a letter approved by President Roosevelt should be made public. There is no indication what the letter contains.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-22
Secretary of War Elihu Root is traveling to the Adirondacks tomorrow and Assistant Secretary Sanger will have the address if a matter needs Root’s attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-04
Martin Heermance thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his efforts on behalf of Alexander Dallas Bache Smead. Due to his wife’s health, Smead is interested in a commission in the Puerto Rico Regiment. As the appointments are made by the president, Heermance requests that Roosevelt keep Smead in mind the next time he meets with President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-27